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The average salary for a Fundraiser in U.S. is $70,760.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $70,760

$39,440$106,700

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $34.02

$18.96$51.30

What does a Fundraiser earn?

"On average, fundraisers earn around $70,760 per year in the U.S. Fundraisers are responsible for earning money for the organisations they serve ranging from small charities to multinational corporations. Fundraisers can choose to specialise in a particular area such as grant-writing, event planning, or donor relations."

How to earn more as a Fundraiser

"To become a fundraiser, you'll need a degree in communications, marketing, or business administration. You could complete a degree apprenticeship as well. To increase your earning potential as a fundraiser, you could move into a specialised area such as major donor relations or develop skills in grant writing. You could also become self-employed and work as an independent consultant or run your own fundraising agency."

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